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Calder & Lawson has been in business for over 30 years! We are extremely proud to be Waikato owned and operated, and to have a real involvement in the Waikato community.

With our retail team boasting years of experience in the business helping people realise their travel aspirations, at Calder & Lawson House of Travel we can proudly say our team are some of the best travel consultants in the country. We continue to feature multiple consultants in the Top 20 House of Travel consultants, with Judy Harkness retaining this spot over the last decade as well as taking out the title of Top Consultant many times.

As travellers ourselves, our experience in managing the special intricacies of travelling means we can confidently say we know how to take care of you.

HOT Calder & Lawson staff

No two holidays are ever the same, I love that! The fact that everyone’s travel experience is unique and personal and I get to be a part of bringing your dream to life makes me so excited. I look forward to helping you create your travel memories.

I'm proud to say that I have been lucky enough to be recognised as one of House of Travel's top consultants for over a decade, taking out the Top Consultant for my achievements in the 2012, 2014 and 2015.

With many years in the travel industry, of which 20 have been with House of Travel, my passion for the industry is still thriving. I look forward to working with you to ensure your travel plans are all you are wanting.

I started my travel career with Calder & Lawson in late 2011, and I've never looked back. I am passionate about making your holiday experience fun and stress free; from dreaming, planning and booking, right until you're back home safe and sound.

" From the beginning of my first phone call she was so helpful, got back to me by phone and looking forward... "
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" From the beginning of my first phone call she was so helpful, got back to me by phone and looking forward to sorting rest of our holiday. "
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03 November 2018

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" This was my first ever tip overseas and Renee was supper helpful from the very start she gave me all... "
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" This was my first ever tip overseas and Renee was supper helpful from the very start she gave me all the info I needed to choose a trip helped find the cheapest flight options and even sorted insurance she explained everything so it was easy to understand so I left with everything sorted. I would of never been able to book everything that easy without her help. Will 100% be going back to house of travel to book any future trips. "
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31 October 2018

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" Once again, Tracie was fantastic! Very accommodating and helpful - especially with all the decision changes... "
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" Once again, Tracie was fantastic! Very accommodating and helpful - especially with all the decision changes we were making. Would definitely recommend :) "
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" Hi was lucky enough to deal with Judy. I was trying to alter dates of a flight and she was so helpful.... "
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" Hi was lucky enough to deal with Judy. I was trying to alter dates of a flight and she was so helpful. I then needed to book a return trip within a certain time frame and she was so lovely and accommodating with the specific airport I wanted to fly from and for dinging me a great price on my flight. I will most likely book more trips through house of travel because I feel like its very helpful and not rushed to make decisions on the spot and all options are given to you. Thanks Judy "
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" I was rather late in making a booking to travel to England for a brief visit in a month's time. The consultant... "
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" I was rather late in making a booking to travel to England for a brief visit in a month's time. The consultant investigated carefully and found me flights at exactly the dates I wanted at an advantageous price. I always make overseas bookings thru' House of Travel or their associate Calder and Lawson. I usually deal with Loris, but because she wasn't there my needs were very competently dealt with by Pieta. "
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" Really helpful agent (Pieta) - took all our constraints on board and came back with 2 great choices.... "
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" Really helpful agent (Pieta) - took all our constraints on board and came back with 2 great choices. Friendly, careful and attentive to our needs. We were booking pretty last minute and there must have been quite a lot if research and knowledge required to get the results that she did. We were very pleased with both choices - making a decision was the hardest bit! Thanks for all your work to make sure we got the holiday we wanted. "
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29 September 2018

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" Efficient manner in which HOT responded to my enquiry and was able to book required flights and advise... "
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" Efficient manner in which HOT responded to my enquiry and was able to book required flights and advise of promotions with the flights. Following up with timeframes for booking additional services. "
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" Totally easy, friendly and more reasonable than online purchase. I felt supported and confident purchasing... "
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" Totally easy, friendly and more reasonable than online purchase. I felt supported and confident purchasing through HOT "
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21 August 2018

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" I have used HOT numerous times. They make it easy and i don't have to think about much. Have introduced... "
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" I have used HOT numerous times. They make it easy and i don't have to think about much. Have introduced my daughter to them and she will use them from now on. "
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20 August 2018

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" Steve Wilson is our agent right now and he has worked and still working so hard that our trip to USA... "
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" Steve Wilson is our agent right now and he has worked and still working so hard that our trip to USA goes well. I like how we ask 1 question and he responds immediately with more than 5 answers with 5 suggestions making it very easy for in terms of making a decision. We understand that we are not his only customers we are just amazed how he does his job very fast and absolutely very efficient. As soon as we come back from the States we would love Steve to arrange another trip to Zimbabwe With stop overs in Victoria Falls and Dubai on our way back. Thank you House of Travel for having people like Steve Wilson on board. "
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19 August 2018

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" The travel agent I dealt with was very efficient and nothing was too much trouble. "
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" The travel agent I dealt with was very efficient and nothing was too much trouble. "
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" Tracie Thome at Calder and Lawson was so patient and helpful, even through the ordeal of her daughter... "
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" Tracie Thome at Calder and Lawson was so patient and helpful, even through the ordeal of her daughter having chicken pox. Actually, Tracie organized our flights with my daughter who is very pedantic about financial detail. Thanks so much Tracie, honestly you are an angel in disguise. "
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13 August 2018

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" I dealt with Judy Harkness at Hamilton she was efficient in all aspects and made me wonder why I had... "
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" I dealt with Judy Harkness at Hamilton she was efficient in all aspects and made me wonder why I had ever bothered to book on line.Fanastic and effortless "
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08 August 2018

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" Although our travel requirements were minimal, Renee was extremely good to deal with and did exactly... "
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" Although our travel requirements were minimal, Renee was extremely good to deal with and did exactly what she said she would. She gave us a few options so we could make an informed decision. "
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08 August 2018

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" We have just arranged overseas travel and are now looking at a family trip to Queenstown. We have had... "
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" We have just arranged overseas travel and are now looking at a family trip to Queenstown. We have had to put off the family trip a couple of times but this was no trouble to Tracie who has been very helpful and understanding Excellent service and great yo deal with. "
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07 August 2018

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" didnt find the lady who i doubt with overly friendly she did do everything i asked for "
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" didnt find the lady who i doubt with overly friendly she did do everything i asked for "
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05 August 2018

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" Amanda has been very helpful, answered all queries. We are still in the process of completing our holiday... "
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" Amanda has been very helpful, answered all queries. We are still in the process of completing our holiday arrangements, Amanda has diarised to contact us when the next stage is open to book "
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25 July 2018

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" Staff were friendly, knew what they were talking about and willing to help out in any way they could.... "
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" Staff were friendly, knew what they were talking about and willing to help out in any way they could. The person I was dealing with was able to sort visas for me so that saved me a lot of stress of having to drive to Auckland twice to get it sorted myself! She was just as enthusiastic about my travel as me, and seemed genuinely interested in what I was doing and where I was going. She was able to make me feel at ease about travelling with my child and also helped me find a place to wait at the airport upon arrival until I was getting picked up/ "
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24 July 2018

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" All my dealings with House of Travel have always been pleasant, efficient and professional and the consultants... "
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" All my dealings with House of Travel have always been pleasant, efficient and professional and the consultants have been unfailingly helpful. Being accessible from anywhere on our international travels has been especially valued. "
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23 July 2018

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" fast turnaround emails. Listened attentively to my needs. Focused on what I was trying to achieve with... "
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" fast turnaround emails. Listened attentively to my needs. Focused on what I was trying to achieve with my travel. Very good at billing to the correct company address and made payment extremely simple. Polite and friendly emails. All around great customer service "
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23 July 2018

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" The lady we delt with was friendly and efficient and put together a great itinerary for us with us needing... "
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" The lady we delt with was friendly and efficient and put together a great itinerary for us with us needing to have little input. She was prompt in her responding and was happy to answer all of my questions in a way that was clear and easy to understand. There was a slight complication with us having to book our own flights because we were using air points, but she worked with us still to line everything up perfectly. We cant wait to go on holiday!! "
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18 July 2018

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" The experience was friendly and helpful, there could have been some things that the person could have... "
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" The experience was friendly and helpful, there could have been some things that the person could have advised better like storing luggage during the day whilst waiting to board our ship. "
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16 July 2018

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" Easy to understand all information supplied Absolutely all travel arrangements have been made for me... "
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" Easy to understand all information supplied Absolutely all travel arrangements have been made for me . I can sit back and relax knowing I have a professional doing the job "
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28 June 2018

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" Personalise information with plenty of options. Quick and efficient. No delays "
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" Personalise information with plenty of options. Quick and efficient. No delays "
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26 June 2018

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" Because out of all the other travel agents we went and asked for quotes to our trip to Canada and Hawaii,... "
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" Because out of all the other travel agents we went and asked for quotes to our trip to Canada and Hawaii, it was nearly double in price. Making it impossible for us to justify going with House of Travel. The only pleasent part of dealing with House of Travel was the enviroment and the women we were talking to about our trip. "
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25 June 2018

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" Helpful, patient!! , responsive, made my life (and travel) easier with out being pushy or salesy "
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" Helpful, patient!! , responsive, made my life (and travel) easier with out being pushy or salesy "
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24 June 2018

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" Judy was awesome, so helpful, made my options clear and the choices that were available to me. Will definitely... "
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" Judy was awesome, so helpful, made my options clear and the choices that were available to me. Will definitely book my next trip with her and House of Travel. It was effortless l feel well advised and treated "
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24 June 2018

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" Quick response and followups and gave us better options and upgrades available to our team "
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" Quick response and followups and gave us better options and upgrades available to our team "
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23 June 2018

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" Because the lady I was dealing with in Hamilton East was very helpful when she realized the price quoted... "
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" Because the lady I was dealing with in Hamilton East was very helpful when she realized the price quoted I was more than I would have liked to have paid and recommended another option. "
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" The consultant I dealt with was very polite, offered me solutions, efficient and always professional.... "
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" The consultant I dealt with was very polite, offered me solutions, efficient and always professional. I would deal with her again in the future. Her name is Renee and she us based at Hamilton East "
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" On the basis of my recent dealings with HoT, I consistently rated them 'very likely' because of their... "
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" On the basis of my recent dealings with HoT, I consistently rated them 'very likely' because of their efficacy and professionalism as Travel Agents. In particular I was impressed at how well Pieta listened, and followed our brief to get best value for money and comfort on the dates we requested. I have confidence in her and have every reason to believe she genuinely cares about us and the success of our highly anticipated trip to Europe. "
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30 May 2018

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" Our second recent travel booking. Handled efficiently and quickly. Judy homed in on what we required... "
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" Our second recent travel booking. Handled efficiently and quickly. Judy homed in on what we required , was knowledgeable, and swiftly completed the preliminary booking for our future holiday. "
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" Easily contacted. Prompt attention. Our requirements were understood and followed through to the let... "
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" Easily contacted. Prompt attention. Our requirements were understood and followed through to the letter. "
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26 May 2018

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" From the moment I walked in I was made welcomed,and seen to right away and the consultant I saw was very... "
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" From the moment I walked in I was made welcomed,and seen to right away and the consultant I saw was very friendly and efficient and had my booking done very quickly. "
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26 May 2018

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" Renee was was very friendly and efficient. I returned 2 days later to collect our travel details and... "
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" Renee was was very friendly and efficient. I returned 2 days later to collect our travel details and the experience couldn't have gone better. Thankyou Renee. Kind regards Carey Godden. "
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26 May 2018

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" the courteous manner in which our travel plans were handled and so promptly "
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" the courteous manner in which our travel plans were handled and so promptly "
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25 May 2018

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" We are having dealings with Renee Veen and she has been excellent. She has been sorting everything out... "
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" We are having dealings with Renee Veen and she has been excellent. She has been sorting everything out for us and getting us the best deals. Will always come back to you if we go away again. "
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22 May 2018

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" Pieta is our travel agent and she is very easy to deal with. She also managed to get us a really good... "
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" Pieta is our travel agent and she is very easy to deal with. She also managed to get us a really good deal with flights and made some really good recomendations with car hire and what airport to fly in to etc. Will always book through Pieta as she makes it very easy. "
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